Cigna Dental HMO offers second dental plan choice this Open Enrollment
If you’re in the ATU 587 or Regular Employee benefits groups, you’ll have a choice this Open Enrollment for your 2023 dental plan. The new Cigna Dental HMO plan covers the same dental services as the Delta Dental plan, but has some important differences to consider. What you pay for services The Cigna Dental HMO plan has no deductible and no annual benefit maximum, which means there is no limit to the dollar amount the plan will pay for dental services. You pay a copay for all services, which is a fixed… Read More
Security Tips – Watch Out For Smishing!
What it is: Many companies, products, and services have started offering text message alerts to keep you up to date. Scammers are aware of these alerts and they’re taking advantage of unsuspecting individuals. They send a text with dangerous links, or prompt you to respond with personal information by posing as your bank, an online account, or other service–to name a few examples. This Short Message Service (SMS) or text-based phishing scam is called Smishing, and the bad guys have taken a liking to it. How it works: The following are only a couple… Read More
Help create the AP Cookbook! Send your recipes
Are you an Administrative Professional who loves to cook or bake and has a go-to or signature recipe? Or perhaps that’s not your thing, but you enjoy the cooking and baking of others, and you have a recipe you’re eager to share? King County’s Administrative Professional Partners is working on a digital cookbook featuring recipes submitted from Administrative Professionals, and would love for you and your recipe to be included. Please use this form to submit your recipe by Nov. 18, and contact Amiee McCrea with questions at 206-263-0205 or amccrea@kingcounty.gov.
Disability Awareness Month: Mental Health Resources
October is Disability Awareness Month. Disability includes a broad spectrum of conditions that effect physical and mental health. If you are someone who lives with a mental health diagnosis and would like additional support, there are benefits and resources available to you. On the Balanced You blog, we are highlighting mental health accommodations, mental health support through your medical plan, and an opportunity for social connection. Read more.
Accessibility for All – Web Content Guidelines
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and KCIT is taking a behind-the-scenes look at how our technology experts are improving accessibility for King County employees and residents. Roughly one in four Americans live with a disability; not just visual, but auditory, mobility, and cognitive issues. That means at least 500,000 people in King County alone need accessible technology to interact with King County information and services. KCIT’s Software Quality Assurance team requires every public-facing application and website follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium, these guidelines ensure all King County websites and apps are… Read More
Sign up for ballot alerts
King County Elections recently launched ballot alerts, text and email notifications that alert you when your ballot hits a new milestone in the process. From mailed to counted, ballot alerts are the easiest way to know if your vote was counted. You will also get an alert if there is any issue with your signature so you can get it fixed and make your voice heard. Sign up for ballot alerts here, and for more information visit www.kingcounty.gov/elections.
Keeping courtrooms free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression
Cross-posted from King County Superior Court Judges across Washington are expressly prohibited from discriminating against someone because of their gender identity and gender expression, thanks to a rule change that went into effect Sept. 1. King County Superior Court Commissioner Jonathon Lack proposed the amendment to the Code of Judicial Conduct, which governs the behavior of judges in Washington. Read more.
Safety video: See something, say something
Our first priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities. A number of actions and programs have already been implemented, including regular patrols by Sheriff’s deputies and Facilities Management Division (FMD) security officers, increasing the number of security personnel onsite, and daily trash and general clean-up on weekdays. The county is also producing a series of safety videos with tips for staying safe and other related information. Check… Read More
PeopleSoft password and MFA security reminder
Open Enrollment starts Nov. 1: Please remember that PeopleSoft now uses Single Sign On (SSO) and is the same login as your King County username/password. Reset your password here. To access PeopleSoft, employees must also verify their identity using a separate device such as a cell phone. See KCIT’s new Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) page for more information. If your department allows digital MFA fobs, please have it with you when logging into PeopleSoft. To order a new fob, submit a Helpdesk Ticket (please allow 5 to10 days processing time). For assistance with your password or MFA verification, call the IT… Read More
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 3 Steps to Early Detection
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year we are focusing on importance of early detection—testing for cancer before it spreads. Detecting breast cancer early allows for the best possibility of successful treatment. Read the three steps to early detection.
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